SB2024043031 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for tigervnc
Published: April 30, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024043031
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
2
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5574)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in DamageDestroy. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5380)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in DestroyWindow. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.